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Driveways Romford Marchioness disaster: Thames historic vessels 'still not modernised' Media playback is unsupported on your device The "most basic" safety recommendation made after the Marchioness disaster has yet to be implemented, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has said. On 20 August 1989, 51 people died when the Thames riverboat sank after being struck by a dredger near Southwark in the early hours of the morning. An inquiry into the disaster ordered historic vessels on tidal rivers be brought up to modern safety standards. "It is high time this was acted on," the PLA said. Image copyright Getty Images The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has put forward safety proposals on boat buoyancy in historic vessels after a collision. Modern vessels' hulls are required to be divided into watertight compartments, so any flooding resulting from a breach can be more easily contained. Image copyright PA Media The Marchioness Disaster and its aftermath They were all accepted by John Prescott, the then deputy prime minister. Serious incidents involving passenger vessels on the Thames

Nasdaq Composite hits new high on Powell comment The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged to a record high Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled a willingness to cut interest rates to boost flagging economic growth. The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 also closed higher but did not set records. Shares jumped after the head of the central bank, in his semi-annual monetary report to federal lawmakers, signaled a rate cut is possible, noting “crosscurrents have reemerged, creating greater uncertainty” in the U.S. economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 all hit new intraday highs. Before Powell's testimony, Wall Street put the odds of a half percentage point rate cut at zero; after his testimony, those odds jumped to 29 percent. Investors are looking to the Fed's July 31 policy meeting for rates to be cut. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped fractionally to 2.07 percent. Gold prices climbed 1.3 percent to $1,418.70 per ounce. European markets closed lower.

National Security Fears Threaten Defence Takeover Image copyright Cobham The government is to intervene in a US private equity firm's takeover of UK defence and aerospace firm Cobham, citing national security concerns. Advent International made a £4bn offer to buy Cobham in July and shareholders approved the deal last month. But Cobham's founding family raised concerns about the company's future and its connections with UK defence. The government said it wanted to "support private sector innovation whilst safeguarding public interest". Dorset-based Cobham, which employs 10,000 people, is known for pioneering technology enabling the mid-air refuelling of planes. What has the government said? "Following careful consideration of the proposed takeover of Cobham, I have issued an intervention notice on the grounds of national security," said Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will investigate and carry out a review on the national security implications of the transaction. Why is the deal controversial?

Manchester City set to seal £62.5million deal for Rodri after he tells Atletico Madrid he wants out  Manchester City set to seal £62.5million deal for Rodri after he tells Atletico Madrid he wants out Rodri has informed Atletico Madrid directors that he would like to leave the clubManchester City are looking to activate the midfielder's £62.5m release clauseBayern Munich are also interested, but Rodri wants to work with Pep GuardiolaThe player will meet with club president Angel Gill after late Barcelona interest By Simon Jones Published: 05:07 EDT, 18 June 2019 | Updated: 05:17 EDT, 18 June 2019 Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri has informed the club he wishes to leave with Manchester City his preferred destination. The 22-year old had asked for time to consider his future with City and Bayern Munich willing to activate his £62.5million buy out clause while Atletico had offered a new contract. Rodri has informed the Atletico Madrid board of directors that he would like to leave the club Barcelona had also made a late enquiry for the Spain international.

Driveways Bedford Jed Foster, 20, in court charged with murdering PC Andrew Harper who was mowed down during burglary THIS is the man charged with murdering PC Andrew Harper who was mowed down and "dragged to his death" responding to a burglary. Jed Foster, 20, kept his head down as he was taken into court today accused of the death of the 28-year-old officer - who had married his sweetheart just four weeks ago. Bearded Foster wore a grey tracksuit and was flanked by prison wardens as he denied "any involvement" in the death of PC Harper. His mum clutched a Superman teddy bear as she joined relatives - including those of PC Harper - in a packed public gallery at Reading Magistrates' Court. His lawyer Rob Jacques told the hearing: "He denies any part in the horrific murder of PC Harper, urges the police to follow all lines of inquiry and the public to cooperate." Foster, from Burghfield, Reading, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address before being led back to the cells in cuffs. The judge added: "I am sure the police will do all they can and no doubt the inquiries are still going on."

Roof Repairs Stafford Driveways Ruislip Rail strike: Passengers hit by travel chaos with huge queues and rammed trains Train passengers on some of the busiest routes in the country suffered rush hour chaos as rail staff walked out at the start of a five-day strike. Commuters in Surbiton were forced to wait in huge queues spanning hundreds of metres across platforms, through the station and down the high street on Tuesday morning. The southwest London station was one of many to be affected by the strike action on crowded services going into London Waterloo - the UK's busiest railway station. Pictures showed passengers waiting on packed platforms, lining down streets and standing on rammed train carriages after trains were cancelled or delayed. The strike is part of a long-running dispute over guards on trains. It appeared a deal was in sight in February but the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union is now renewing strike action after it said South Western Railway (SWR) had "dragged its heels" in negotiations and accused it of "rowing back" on public pledges.

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